xm411.com - What's Playing Now

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Ziggy
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What's Playing Now - Executable!

The elves here at XM411.com have done it again and created an independent executable file that will "dock" on either side of your desktop and keep the XM411.com What's Playing Now feature right in view at all times!

There is also a song alert feature built in that you can manage yourself.

Give it a try - let us know what you think! And ofcourse... TELL A FRIEND!!!

DOWNLOAD: HERE .
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Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:54 pm

NewAgeFlowerChild
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Location: Rockford IL

Dude Ziggy that is badass. Thank everyone involved in making that.

Edit: I ran into a quick problem. I cant view all of my presets. How can i get around this??

Last edited by NewAgeFlowerChild on Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:09 pm; edited 1 time in total

Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:05 pm

Amnesia
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Location: Boston, MA
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Thanks for this...

But...

First off, I don't like the ad.

My screen real-estate is too valuable to be displaying an ad for a site that I know very well. Personally, I think that anyone who is likely to be running the program also knows about your store and would already plan to go there to buy any XM-related products...so I don't see the point.

Secondly. I prefer the appearence of the page object. In particular, I prefer the smaller, bold font and the distinctive look of the "new" songs.

Thirdly (and this is minor), I don't like the "S" for settings. Not only does it go onto of your logo, but it doesn't need to be there all the time. You ought to have that be in a context-menu (right-click popup). The same for the "A"s...They're just distracting now...
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Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:06 pm

KeithT
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The ad is small and takes up about 1 channel preset in real estate. It is a very small price to pay for something that is free and helps support the site.
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Last edited by KeithT on Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:36 pm; edited 1 time in total

Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:21 pm

rmathus
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If there are plans for a Mac version (or other OS-es), that'd be great. But, I'm probably asking too much, so I'll just shut up Wink
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Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:36 pm

Still in IA
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Aw, geez.

So now, while I'm in the den, listening to iTunes, managing my next iPod sync, and perusing the iPod/iTunes forums, I can still keep up with my favorite XM channels.

My brain is going to explode from the overload.

I love it!
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Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:41 pm

Wireman
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Wow!

This is neet. I set the ReplacePCR software transpacny option to 50 percent and docked the whats playing now to the right hand side of my display.

Now this looks pretty. Something to show off in the malls.

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Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:45 pm

ffuege
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Location: McLean, VA
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I concur on the ad being just fine. Otherwise the app could get passed around to people that don't support XM411 and they will just be sucking up the bandwidth with no return to XM411. I think it's a small price to pay for a free service from a free utility. However, maybe you could squeeze in another preset if you dropped it down to a text ad to "buy stuff at myradiostore.com"... Twisted Evil
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Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:46 pm

Amnesia
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Posts: 2765
Location: Boston, MA
Primary Radio: XMPCR (Digital)

quote:
Originally posted by KeithT:
The ad is small and takes up about 1 channel preset in real estate. It is a very small price to pay for something that is free and helps support the site.

I wish the channel presets were smaller! That would the ad would be more like 2 presets high...
My point is that it does not support the site. Ads only generate revenue if they cause someone to buy something that he/she would not otherwise buy. I think that the people who are going to run the program are already frequent visitors to XM411 and so they know all about the store already...

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Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:49 pm

ffuege
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Only 6 presets Wireman??? I was just sitting here wishing the app was thinner and that I could dock one on the left and the right and have different channels in each one! Laughing It's hard to figure out what to put in there to monitor for.
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Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:49 pm

KeithT
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Location: Deerfield Beach, FL

Also keep in mind that the ad space doubles as the song alert space. The alerts that you set will be displayed OVER the ad. It is a multipurpose area.
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Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:53 pm

kingnothing
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It's great for a Version 1.0, but I have to say that I like the format on the web site a lot better as it allows for displaying all channels. The song alerts are nice, but I think the display could use a few tweaks.
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Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:06 pm

Wireman
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quote:
Originally posted by ffuege:
Only 6 presets Wireman??? I was just sitting here wishing the app was thinner and that I could dock one on the left and the right and have different channels in each one! It's hard to figure out what to put in there to monitor for.

I pretty much don't use presets since most of the time I run RPCR in Jukebox mode. (Scans for my favorites and switches to that channel and back to the master once the song is over) Don't even have to lift a finger.

But the presets you see are my most favorite channels on XM.
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Some people have written to me asking me if I would be for the merger. If they added a broadcast for anime, J-Pop, K-Pop, and video game music and or 48K or better SQ.
I say YES! But I doubt it will happen. Please prove me wrong XMSIRI.

Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:09 pm

AndrewA
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1 Word Ziggy:

AWESOME!!!!!
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Tue Mar 23, 2004 8:20 pm

Dbl-Trbl
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give the elves a beer on me.... looks great
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Tue Mar 23, 2004 10:18 pm

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		Author	Thread
		Ziggy XM Freak! Joined: 06 Feb 2004 Posts: 7409 Location: New York, NY Primary Radio: Pioneer Inno	What's Playing Now - Executable! The elves here at XM411.com have done it again and created an independent executable file that will "dock" on either side of your desktop and keep the XM411.com What's Playing Now feature right in view at all times! There is also a song alert feature built in that you can manage yourself. Give it a try - let us know what you think! And ofcourse... TELL A FRIEND!!! DOWNLOAD: HERE . _________________ www.MyRadioStore.com - XM Radio & Opie & Anthony Hats/Shirts. The latest XM Hardware and ALL Accessories! Pioneer Inno, Skyfi 3, Samsung Helix, and More!
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:54 pm
		NewAgeFlowerChild I sleep here Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 2646 Location: Rockford IL	Dude Ziggy that is badass. Thank everyone involved in making that. Edit: I ran into a quick problem. I cant view all of my presets. How can i get around this?? Last edited by NewAgeFlowerChild on Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:09 pm; edited 1 time in total
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:05 pm
		Amnesia XM411 Community Leader Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 2765 Location: Boston, MA Primary Radio: XMPCR (Digital)	Thanks for this... But... First off, I don't like the ad. My screen real-estate is too valuable to be displaying an ad for a site that I know very well. Personally, I think that anyone who is likely to be running the program also knows about your store and would already plan to go there to buy any XM-related products...so I don't see the point. Secondly. I prefer the appearence of the page object. In particular, I prefer the smaller, bold font and the distinctive look of the "new" songs. Thirdly (and this is minor), I don't like the "S" for settings. Not only does it go onto of your logo, but it doesn't need to be there all the time. You ought to have that be in a context-menu (right-click popup). The same for the "A"s...They're just distracting now... _________________
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:06 pm
		KeithT I live Here Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 366 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL	The ad is small and takes up about 1 channel preset in real estate. It is a very small price to pay for something that is free and helps support the site. _________________ Get Your FREE XM DECAL or POCKET GUIDE Get Your XM Stuff @ www.MyRadioStore.com Last edited by KeithT on Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:36 pm; edited 1 time in total
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:21 pm
		rmathus XM411 Community Leader Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 7038 Primary Radio: MyFi	If there are plans for a Mac version (or other OS-es), that'd be great. But, I'm probably asking too much, so I'll just shut up _________________ ThisWeekOnXM - OS X Application
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:36 pm
		Still in IA I live Here Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 371 Location: uh, maybe IOWA Primary Radio: Roady, part Deux	Aw, geez. So now, while I'm in the den, listening to iTunes, managing my next iPod sync, and perusing the iPod/iTunes forums, I can still keep up with my favorite XM channels. My brain is going to explode from the overload. I love it! _________________ Iowa, first in the Arts, Music, and Technology... ...as long as those are all words for corn.
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:41 pm
		Wireman Moderator Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 1707 Location: You Never know. But Pa for now. Primary Radio: The Only Radio worth Listening to XM on until HM starts. The Yamaha HTR 5960	Wow! This is neet. I set the ReplacePCR software transpacny option to 50 percent and docked the whats playing now to the right hand side of my display. Now this looks pretty. Something to show off in the malls. _________________ Some people have written to me asking me if I would be for the merger. If they added a broadcast for anime, J-Pop, K-Pop, and video game music and or 48K or better SQ. I say YES! But I doubt it will happen. Please prove me wrong XMSIRI.
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:45 pm
		ffuege I sleep here Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 1089 Location: McLean, VA Primary Radio: Pioneer Inno	I concur on the ad being just fine. Otherwise the app could get passed around to people that don't support XM411 and they will just be sucking up the bandwidth with no return to XM411. I think it's a small price to pay for a free service from a free utility. However, maybe you could squeeze in another preset if you dropped it down to a text ad to "buy stuff at myradiostore.com"... _________________ Jeff Inno/SkyFi2 - sub since June 03 XMVote.com - what do you like?
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:46 pm
		Amnesia XM411 Community Leader Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 2765 Location: Boston, MA Primary Radio: XMPCR (Digital)	quote: Originally posted by KeithT: The ad is small and takes up about 1 channel preset in real estate. It is a very small price to pay for something that is free and helps support the site. I wish the channel presets were smaller! That would the ad would be more like 2 presets high... My point is that it does not support the site. Ads only generate revenue if they cause someone to buy something that he/she would not otherwise buy. I think that the people who are going to run the program are already frequent visitors to XM411 and so they know all about the store already... _________________
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:49 pm
		ffuege I sleep here Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 1089 Location: McLean, VA Primary Radio: Pioneer Inno	Only 6 presets Wireman??? I was just sitting here wishing the app was thinner and that I could dock one on the left and the right and have different channels in each one! It's hard to figure out what to put in there to monitor for. _________________ Jeff Inno/SkyFi2 - sub since June 03 XMVote.com - what do you like?
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:49 pm
		KeithT I live Here Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 366 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL	Also keep in mind that the ad space doubles as the song alert space. The alerts that you set will be displayed OVER the ad. It is a multipurpose area. _________________ Get Your FREE XM DECAL or POCKET GUIDE Get Your XM Stuff @ www.MyRadioStore.com
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:53 pm
		kingnothing XM411 Community Leader Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 2580 Location: Amarillo, TX Primary Radio: SKYFi 2	It's great for a Version 1.0, but I have to say that I like the format on the web site a lot better as it allows for displaying all channels. The song alerts are nice, but I think the display could use a few tweaks. _________________ KingNothing.com
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:06 pm
		Wireman Moderator Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 1707 Location: You Never know. But Pa for now. Primary Radio: The Only Radio worth Listening to XM on until HM starts. The Yamaha HTR 5960	quote: Originally posted by ffuege: Only 6 presets Wireman??? I was just sitting here wishing the app was thinner and that I could dock one on the left and the right and have different channels in each one! It's hard to figure out what to put in there to monitor for. I pretty much don't use presets since most of the time I run RPCR in Jukebox mode. (Scans for my favorites and switches to that channel and back to the master once the song is over) Don't even have to lift a finger. But the presets you see are my most favorite channels on XM. _________________ Some people have written to me asking me if I would be for the merger. If they added a broadcast for anime, J-Pop, K-Pop, and video game music and or 48K or better SQ. I say YES! But I doubt it will happen. Please prove me wrong XMSIRI.
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:09 pm
		AndrewA XM411 Community Leader Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 11993 Location: New Jersey Primary Radio: Delphi XM MyFi	1 Word Ziggy: AWESOME!!!!! _________________ -Andrew Go Eagles !!
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 8:20 pm
		Dbl-Trbl XM411 Nut! Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: 219 Location: HOT! STICKY! SWELTERING! Tennessee Primary Radio: Skyfi	give the elves a beer on me.... looks great _________________ Skyfi, Car Kit, Home Kit, Boombox, XMOnline... "Hell, I have to have it!" WOW me!
		Tue Mar 23, 2004 10:18 pm